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Sri Lanka - Fixed Network Operators
Synopsis Sri Lanka's telecom sector has seen considerable expansion in recent years, although from a relatively small base. After the liberalisation of the telecom sector in 1991, the process was further accelerated when Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) was part-privatised in 1997 and then subject to an IPO in 2002/03. SLT, the provider of basic telephone services in Sri Lanka, started to lose its monopoly status in 1996. The number of fixed-line telephone service operators in the country grew to three, then four and, together with the country's four licensed mobile operators, by mid-2009 around 60 other companies had started providing a variety of telecommunications services around the country. This report looks at SLT and some of the other leading players in the market.
Last Update: 25 Oct 2009 Number of Pages: 17

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Sri Lanka - Internet Market
Synopsis Until 1999, there were only six Internet Service Providers in Sri Lanka. The number jumped quickly to 24 and has included a number of innovative operators. As this report indicates, Internet and other forms of data services have been starting to take off in the country, but coverage and accessibility was limited (user penetration was estimated by the ITU at around 6% by end-2008, probably reaching 8% by late 2009) and the sophistication of the services available remains low. The early moves to offer broadband Internet in the country have met with limited success and it seemed that it would be some time before there is a substantial broadband market. There were, however, some promising signs of growth in broadband services in 2007/2008 and into 2009. Of particular interest was the upsurge in activity in the wireless broadband segment of the market, although this had not yet translated into significant subscriber numbers. As well as providing an overview of Sri Lanka's Internet sector, this report takes a brief look at some of the service providers.
Last Update: 4 Apr 2010 Number of Pages: 11

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Sri Lanka - Key Statistics, Telecom Market Overview & Forecasts
Synopsis Sri Lanka's telecommunications sector has had to contend with a developing market in the difficult context of a nearly two-decade-long conflict between the government and separatist Tamil Tiger rebels. With the end of the war in May 2009 came the hope of an enduring peace and a general improvement in the country's social and economic well-being. This also found the telecom sector well positioned for vigorous growth. As this report describes, there are a range of major initiatives in place that should boost the building of national infrastructure and open the market to more competition. SLT losing its monopoly in a number of key areas has led the way, as the market is progressively opened up to more and more competition.
Last Update: 4 Apr 2010 Number of Pages: 19

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Sri Lanka - Mobile Communications and Broadcasting
Synopsis The highly competitive mobile market in Sri Lanka had been running with a healthy overall annual growth rate of 40-60% for the last few years. With mobile penetration still relatively low (especially compared with other more developed Asian markets), having reached 60% by early 2009, the strong growth seemed to be continuing. The market has undoubtedly benefited from its liberalisation and the competition that came with four operators seriously battling it out for market share. This is despite one of these - Dialog Telekom - still clinging to a large slice (48%) of the market. The number of mobile operators increased to five with Bharti Airtel Lanka launching a mobile service in early 2009. This report presents an overview of mobile phone services in Sri Lanka. The country's TV broadcasting sector is also briefly reviewed.
Last Update: 21 Feb 2010 Number of Pages: 16

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